About this role

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Simulation Strategy & Governance

- Establish common simulation methodologies, standards, best practices, and design guidelines across all manufacturing processes.

- Build simulation capability roadmap aligned with future vehicle programs and technologies.

- Drive simulation integration into the product development lifecycle.

Domain Leadership

- Oversee Sheet Metal Forming simulations for BIW, closures, structural and chassis components.

- Oversee Mold Flow simulations for interior, exterior, and functional plastic components.

- Oversee Forging & Casting simulations for powertrain, chassis, suspension, structural and safety components.

Product Development Support

- Drive simulation-based design validation and optimization across all programs.

- Support early concept assessments to improve manufacturability and reduce downstream risks.

- Ensure First Time Right Design from a manufacturing perspective.

Manufacturing Excellence

- Drive reductions in tooling modifications, manufacturing defects, development cycle time, and material consumption.

- Improve process robustness and manufacturing quality through predictive simulation.

- Lead concurrent engineering reviews and virtual manufacturing sign-offs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

- Partner with Product Design, Tooling Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing, Quality, and Suppliers.

- Participate in and steer design reviews, gateway reviews, and technology assessments.

Digital Engineering

- Lead simulation automation initiatives.

- Drive adoption of digital engineering, virtual validation, AI-enabled simulations, and predictive manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

- Guide and review all forming, casting, forging, and mold flow simulation outputs.

- Establish technical review mechanisms and simulation quality benchmarks.

- Mentor and develop the simulation team leads and specialists.

- Drive supplier capability reviews and technology benchmarking.

- Ensure lessons learned are captured and deployed across programs.

- Support manufacturing issue resolution through simulation-driven root cause analysis.

Experience

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.Master's degree in Manufacturing, Tool Engineering, CAE or Product Engineering preferred.

15-20 years in Automotive Product Development and Manufacturing Simulation.Significant experience across Sheet Metal Forming, Plastic Mold Flow, Forging and Casting simulation domains.Experience leading multidisciplinary simulation and CAE teams.

Industry Preferred

Qualifications